The 2021-22 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament ended with an exciting and thrilling final four game between the Stanford Cardinal and the Oregon Ducks. At the end of the day, the Cardinal came out on top, winning the championship game and taking home the title of Women’s Final Four 2022 Champions.
Background on the Teams
Stanford Cardinal
The Stanford Cardinal had a very successful season leading up to the final four, finishing with a record of 26-2. The team was led by senior guard Kiana Williams, who was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. Williams averaged 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the field.
The Cardinal also had great performances from sophomore forward Kendall Smith and junior guard Haley Jones. Smith averaged 14.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Jones averaged 13.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks had a successful season leading up to the final four, finishing with a record of 24-6. The team was led by senior guard Sabrina Ionescu, who was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Ionescu averaged 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the field.
The Ducks also had great performances from sophomore forward Satou Sabally and junior guard Taylor Chavez. Sabally averaged 16.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while Chavez averaged 10.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Stanford vs. Oregon: Final Four Matchup
The matchup between the Stanford Cardinal and the Oregon Ducks was one of the most anticipated games of the tournament. Both teams were well-matched, with both teams having a strong offense and defense.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout the game. In the end, the Stanford Cardinal pulled away in the final minutes, winning the game 66-64. Kiana Williams led the way for the Cardinal with 21 points, while Sabrina Ionescu had 19 points for the Ducks.
Stanford Cardinal Win the Title
With their win over the Oregon Ducks in the final four, the Stanford Cardinal won the championship game and became the Women’s Final Four 2022 Champions. The team was led by Kiana Williams, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Williams averaged 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the field.
The Cardinal also had great performances from Kendall Smith and Haley Jones. Smith averaged 17.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jones averaged 14.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.
Conclusion
The Stanford Cardinal won the Women’s Final Four 2022 title, defeating the Oregon Ducks in a thrilling final four matchup. The team was led by Kiana Williams, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The Cardinal also had great performances from Kendall Smith and Haley Jones. With their win, the Stanford Cardinal take home the title of Women’s Final Four 2022 Champions.